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Tuesday, July 8, 2014

Lorna Jane Active Wear: What's in my box?

I'm so glad that this week's theme for Tuesdays on the Run is Clothing! This is giving me the push I need to get my Fashion Column wrote for this week. ( If you didn't know, I write a Fashion Column called "Fashionably Fit" for my real job).

I've been wanting to write about Loran Jane Active wear for a while now. I had never heard of the name Lorna Jane before I started blogging. ( Isn't it amazing the stuff you discover when you hangout on social media?).

Last month I was sent a few pieces of this line to try. Here is what was in my box.

This was probably my favorite piece that I received. It's a slim fitting tank ( color is Shocking Pink). It is made from the LJ Excel mesh fabric that wicks away moisture and is quick drying and breathable. It's a T-back. When I wore this I layered it over a sports bra. It has a reflective logo on it and on the back waist line it has a hidden pocket! It's a zipper pocket so you can be sure that your items stay nice and secure. It's a very generous size too. I can fit my phone in there. This tank is perfect for summer running! Even though it says it is a slim fitting tank, I still felt that it was kind of loose around the belly area ( which I liked) There is nothing worse than having all your clothes sticking to you after a hot run!

The next item I got was the Pammy Sports bra in black. I believe it also comes in white. I received this bra the same week I had just bought a new sports bra of my own and received the one from Victoria's Secret for their campaign. But hey, it's always nice to have some extra! I wasn't crazy about this item at first because I generally favor the bras that have the hook and eye closures in the back ( this did not). It was a pull over the head kind. These particular bras are not sized by chest size, they are sized XXS thru XL. I was given a size smaller than what I probably would have picked out on my own because it was very snug. Another thing I wasn't crazy about was the removable padded cups. I know you can take this out when you wash them, but I rarely remember and then it becomes a twisted mess inside there ( you know what I mean?). One of the pluses to this bra was that it had adjustable straps AND you could criss cross them if you wanted to or wear them the traditional way.

The Verdict: I ended up REALLY liking this piece. I've run in it several times and it is SO comfortable. Even though I thought it was a bit tight at first, it did the job and there was no chaffing! And those removable pads, well lets just say that YES, I forgot to remove them before washing this item, MACHINE WASHING none the less ( you can gasp now)! And guess what? This is the first sports bra that I've owned where the padding stayed in place. It did not crinkle, it did not move! Now this is quality folks!

These next two items aren't exactly Summer items so I have not run in them yet, but I can tell I am going to love them and get good use out of them.

Maxed Out Hooded Zip Through
This is the softest hoodie I have ever felt. It is made from the LJ Exel moisture wicking, quick drying breathable material. It reminds me of the white zip up I got this year at the Disney Princess Half Marathon but like 10 times softer! This has a LOT of storage space in it! (Isn't it funny that runners look for clothing with "storage space"...haha)

The last item I was sent were the 3/4 Don't Wait Tights. You can't tell from the picture, but the stripes on the tights match the color of the hoodie. These are compression of course and I found that a lot of the tights in the Lorna Jane line come in 3/4 ( which would be like capris), and 7/8 ( which might be more like cropped ( a bit longer than capri length). Although I haven't found much "Storage Space" in these, they are very well made and I think they will be great for Fall and Spring running. They have the safety reflectors on them too.

The Lorna Jane line comes in a lot of fun colors but I think the best part of it is the quality. I'm pretty sure you would say the quality of clothing would rival some of the best women's workout wear such as Athleta, Nike, and Lululemon.

I think the pink excel tank is probably my favorite piece for the summer!

43 comments:

I'm going to have to check out Lorna Jane. Like you I didn't hear about this company until I started blogging and I looks fabulous. My favorite piece of running apparel is definitely my Oiselle Distance shorts :)

I have always wanted to try Lorna Jane! I discovered the brand through Twitter of all places during a Twitter Party and even chatted with Lorna Jane herself (you gotta love social media)! I hope to purchase from her company in the future and it looks like they will be a great brand to look into for summer running clothes!

I've gone into Lorna Jane, but their prices seem even higher than Lululemon, which is hard to believe. Given the choice, I stick with what I know, but if Lorna Jane sent me free pieces, I'd certainly give them a spin!As far as the removable cups in the bras, since I wear Lulu, all of mine have them. I take the cups out when I throw the bra in the laundry hamper. By the end of the week, I have a stack of little cups sitting on my dresser waiting for their bras!

So I went on a mini shopping spree at LJ last night and I agree, the colors are bright and clothes are wondefully made. I am NOT a fan of the bras though. They just don't hold me in (I am a 34D) and I even tried on a small! I love their tanks and color combos!

I've never tried Lorna Jane fitness clothing, but the pieces you got are SO cute and look super comfy! That pink summer shirt is my favorite. I am impressed the sports bra padding stayed in place after being machine washed, wow!

Generally a company will reach out to you if they want their products reviewed, but if you have something in mind you could always give it a shot and contact them first. I was sent these items to review for my Fashion Column, not because I blog but since it is "fitness" related I thought I would share it on the blog today.

I really like that tank top! And I definitely agree - I hate when clothes are too tight and stick to me when I am running, especially in the summer because I am so sweaty (it is very uncomfortable). My favorite summer running item this year I think would have to be the New Balance shorts I bought that don't ride up my legs.

Such cute clothes! Love that tank and hoodie!I have a few favorite running clothes, but as odd as this will sound, I haven't broken them out for the year yet... I know, weird, but if things continue to go well, I hope to break out a few of my favorite tanks and shorts soon!

I've been on a mission to find shorts that don't drive me crazy this summer, I'm apparently pickier than I thought I was. I am absolutely loving my Winona Tank from Oiselle - it is always my first pick when I head out for a run, so it's always in the laundry!

I never heard of LJ either before I started blogging. I don't ever see them in a store perhaps they are a West Coast thing? They look great on you! You write a fashion blog-how cool!!Confessions of A Mother Runner

Great review! I also tried LJ for the first time. I loved the fit, style, details, and quality materials. I did not love that all the mesh fabrics are hand-wash only. I have tried putting them in a lingerie bag in the machine on gentle cycle, and that seemed to work though. I recently posted my review too: http://runningonlentils.blogspot.com/2014/06/review-lorna-jane-tanks-and-bras.html

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